Becky Jones Travel acquires competitor

Becky Jones Travel said it’s in position to be one of the larger travel agencies in San Antonio now that it has acquired San Antonio-based Escapade Cruise & Travel.

Becky Jones called Escapade one of the top 10 travel agencies in San Antonio with gross revenue in 2009 of $1.5 million. The new company is looking at earning $5 million in gross revenue next year and employing up to eight in-house travel agents. The number of outside agents affiliated with the firm is unlimited, a news release said.

“We are thrilled about our recent acquisition of Escapade Travel and look forward to bringing deep destination expertise, added value and an incomparable level of service to San Antonio’s leisure and corporate traveler,” said Becky Jones, president of Becky Jones Travel.